Here's a link to an article I wrote for ADDItude on what to do if you are feeling cooped up with ADHD in the COVID era. It's from earlier in the pandemic. More do come on what's happening now...
ADHD and Marriage
Learn to thrive in your relationship
Welcome to "ADHD & Marriage"
Helping adults thrive in relationships impacted by ADHD
Melissa Orlov and Dr. Ned Hallowell blog about marriage when one or both spouses has ADHD. What is it like? What are common themes in marriages with ADHD? What strategies can be used to improve these relationships? How can struggling couples get their marriages back on track so both partners can thrive?
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What does it take for couples to move beyond ADHD and negative responses to ADHD? Our blogs help you find out. With a balanced, respectful approach, we provide the information, ideas and inspiration both partners need.
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Recent blog posts
I’ve written a lot about how to improve a relationship impacted by ADHD. But how about finding a great partner if you are the one with ADHD? Here are some things to keep in mind if you are an adult with ADHD and looking for long-lasting love and romance.
Medication seems to be helping with ADHD, but when is it enough? And what else helps with treating ADHD? I want to make sure my ADHD treatment works as well as it can.
When you’re in a committed relationship, money can give you freedom to live a life of your own design or bind you in shackles. You need to: meet on the same page; work together towards the same goal; and give each other consideration for things like ADHD and impulsivity spending. In this article financial expert, Rick Webster, will take you through steps to make and keep a budget - all for the goal of financial freedom.
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Living with ADHD can be tough, whether you have it, or are married to it. Share your questions, your confusion, your pain, and your experiences with others who face the same sorts of issues you do. You are not alone!
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Recent forum posts (all topics)
- Sleep issues and codependency/parent/child dynamic by: Janine Diamond 4 days ago
- confusion by: Libby 6 days ago
- Family crisis - and I do mean "crisis." by: bowlofpetunias 1 week ago
- ADHD almost killed our dog... by: bowlofpetunias 1 week ago
- RSD in ADHD problems by: Self-Destruct 1 week ago
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Popular blog posts in the last ...
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- At Home with ADHD During COVID?
- What Does a Good Relationship Look Like When One Partner has ADHD?
- Finding the Right Partner When You Have ADHD
- How Do I Know When I’ve Got the Right Dose of ADHD Medication?
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- The Side Effects of Not Taking Medication
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- Finding the Right Partner When You Have ADHD
- What Does a Good Relationship Look Like When One Partner has ADHD?
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- At Home with ADHD During COVID?
- How Do I Know When I’ve Got the Right Dose of ADHD Medication?
- When Both Spouses Have ADHD
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- What Does a Good Relationship Look Like When One Partner has ADHD?
- Finding the Right Partner When You Have ADHD
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- How Do I Know When I’ve Got the Right Dose of ADHD Medication?
- All That Emotion? Researchers Suggest It Should Be Diagnostic for ADHD
- At Home with ADHD During COVID?
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
- What Does a Good Relationship Look Like When One Partner has ADHD?
- The Best Treatments for ADHD...and What Doesn't Work
- 14 Tips for When Both Partners Have ADHD
- What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and How Does it Relate to ADHD?
- ADD & Marriage: Non-ADD Spouses Who “Give Too Much”
Popular forum topics in the last ...
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- Sleep issues and codependency/parent/child dynamic
- If I get micromanaged ONE MORE TIME...
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- Letter to my husband: I have reached the end.
- Anyone experienced these with ADHD spouse? Just so tired.
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- verbal abuse from ADD spouse
- confusion
- Sleep issues and codependency/parent/child dynamic
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- Letter to my husband: I have reached the end.
- Family crisis - and I do mean "crisis."
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- Angry when I ask simple questions
- How Adderall affects relationships
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- No Way Out
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
- Letter to my husband: I have reached the end.
- Non ADHD Support Group?
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- confusion
- Sleep issues and codependency/parent/child dynamic
- Emotional Maturity & the Silent Treatment
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
- Letter to my husband: I have reached the end.
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- really bad cold. skip Adderall?
- How Adderall affects relationships
- Angry when I ask simple questions
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